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R456 AGC

1998 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,620 mi
Last recorded57,620 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GS50024,455 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR456 AGC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 57,620 miles

Front Not fully secured on bracket but held in correct position

Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 57,620 miles

Front Not fully secured on bracket but held in correct position

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 54,507 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 54,460 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 51,817 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 50,138 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 50,138 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 49,843 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 30 May 2012 49,843 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 10 Apr 2010 48,986 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 48,986 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 48,663 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 46,587 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 44,128 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 44,127 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?

Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
1,009
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,184
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 915
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 875
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 515
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 471
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R456 AGC is a 1998 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki GS500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 24,455 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki GS500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 1,184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R456 AGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS500 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki GS500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R456 AGC registered?

R456 AGC is a 1998 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 10 July 1998.

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